Plus I could partner with someone to fill gaps in my skillset, and acquire more skills over time.

If you are looking to access that capital like many investors are then your best best is a Heloc.

If you don't have access to the MLS, just do properties that have hit Zillow.

I have a separate business I have ran here Blue Mound for almost 20 years, the house behind my shop went back to the bank, then was auctioned at xome.com where I purchased it.My interest is to acquire a handful of properties as rentals that hopefully will supplement my retirement one day.Bigger Pockets has been a wealth of information, I've spent untold hours listening to podcasts and reading articles, I want to say thank you to all of you that have taken the time to share your knowledge so patiently and generously. 

At this price I know that any property I acquire is going to need some work done to it, but that's fine, if I can live in it while I fix it up.

I would acquire copies of the current individual lease agreements before making any offer on the property.

Our long term goal is to acquire multiple multi-family properties over the next 5-10 years, and to eventually trade up for an apartment complex.

It just seems like you have to have some home run deals to make it more worth while.I think my ultimate goal is to do some live-in flips while trying to acquire a rental property or two during the two years of flipping.

hey @Andrew Postell im also curious as i am in the same position and would like to use a heloc from someone else who will give me access to funds but i have no money, poor credit and plan to refinance asap.1.)

I fully understand that the HELOC can be paid back, then accessed again, etc, and that you only get "charged" on what you've borrowed.